Southwestern Pizza

Name: Southwestern Pizza
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; TOPPING:; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 2/3 cup water; 2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided; 2 cups sour cream; 1-3/4 cups (10 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese; 1-3/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup salsa

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 5 min.

Makes

12-15 servings

I dreamed up this pizza for a New Year's Eve party at church. My craving for corn bread and black bean and corn salsa was the inspiration.—Caroline Grooms, Dickinson, North Dakota

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
TOPPING:
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2/3 cup water
2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided
2 cups sour cream
1-3/4 cups (10 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese
1-3/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, cayenne, chili powder and salt. Combine the milk, oil and egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in the cheeses.
Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and one envelope of taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and remaining taco seasoning; mix well. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with the beef mixture and half of the cheeses.
Combine the corn, beans and salsa; spoon over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Broil 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 460 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1041mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.

Southwestern Pizza

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